Folkestone welcomes a bright New Mayor!
New Mayor Councillor Lucy McGirr and Deputy Cllr Jackie Meade Photo: Folkestone Town Council Folkestone is buzzing with excitement as Councillor Lucy McGirr has been elected The Worshipful Town Mayor…
Explosive plans unveiled to ignite Dover town centre renaissance!
The winds of change are blowing through the historic town of Dover as a thrilling new alliance storms onto the scene, poised to unleash a spectacular revitalization of its very…
Hey there! The council needs your help to make services even better!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is always looking for ways to make things easier for you. They know you rely on them for things like housing, recycling, council tax, and…
Get Ready for Dramatic Transformation of Folkestone!
Folkestone is poised for a dramatic transformation! The eagerly anticipated “Folkestone – A Brighter Future” project has announced its official start date: Monday, April 7th, 2025! This landmark scheme, set…
VE Day Beacon Lighting in Folkestone
A VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting event is due to take place on Thursday 8th May at the Bandstand/Beacon on The Leas in Folkestone. More details
Folkestone’s former Grace Hill Library ‘Up For Grabs!’ – Community groups invited to Bid
Demonstration in July 2023 to keep the library open Photo: Ray Duff It’s been announced that community organisations in Folkestone are being offered a unique opportunity to acquire the historic…
Cancer survivor & wife join NHS: A Story of Gratitude & Giving Back!
Ian and Mo Peebles Photo NHS Ian and Mo Peebles, after Ian’s 2017 lung cancer battle, traded their police careers for NHS roles! Ian, now cancer-free thanks to the NHS,…
KCC Trading Standards highlights Aviva serious fire warning around ‘air fryer habits’!
Kent Trading Standards have issued a warning from insurance company Aviva which urges people to exercise caution after a new survey revealed nearly one in five UK adults (19%) have…
Dover at Night returns with a Spectacular Evening of Fun and Creativity!
Dover at Night is back this spring, promising an unforgettable evening on Friday, March 7th, from 5pm to 9pm. With 15 venues participating and over 20 community groups involved, this…
Kent to lead £8.2million national diagnostics development Centre
Library image – Image by Markus Spiske from Pixabay University of Kent reports that academics Professor Mark Smales and Professor Kathy Kotiadis are set to lead an £8.2 million project…